AP govt’s PPP model medical college dream struggles to take off

The Andhra Pradesh government’s plan to develop 10 medical colleges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model has stalled amid weak private-sector interest. Despite offering Viability Gap Funding (VGF), including ₹1,468.3 crore approved in principle by the Centre, fresh bids are yet to materialise, raising questions over the future of the initiative.